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Candice Bennatt was Miss Louisiana USA 2015

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Miss New Mexico 2012

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Candice Bennatt was crowned Miss Louisiana USA on 25 October 2014 and represented Louisiana at the Miss USA 2015 pageant in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. A native of New Mexico, Candice was living and attending law school in New Orleans during her reign. She is a former NFL cheerleader with several dance awards to her credit.

2015 bio:

A graduate from Sam Houston State University, Miss Louisiana USA 2015 Candice Bennatt earned a bachelor’s degree in Biology and a minor in Communications. She is a former NFL cheerleader with several dance awards to her credit. She has modeled for numerous couture designers including Stephen Yearick and Sakowitz Furs.

While pursuing her master’s degree at the University of New Mexico, Candice decided to compete for Miss New Mexico 2012 and subsequently competed at the 2013 Miss America Pageant in Las Vegas. After completing her obligation as Miss New Mexico, opportunities presented themselves in New Orleans, Louisiana, where she calls home. Having received a substantial scholarship to Loyola University New Orleans College of Law, where she currently attends, Candice hopes to practice patent and trademark law in the future. Her ultimate career goal is to be a political analyst with a major news network where she can combine her love for the law and public speaking.

Candice is an advocate against domestic violence where she shares her story and her program “Breaking the Cycle; Preventing Domestic Violence” to educate people on domestic/dating violence awareness and prevention. Her ultimate goal as Miss Louisiana USA is to inspire others to strive for their own personal success as Candice strives to be the next Miss USA and potentially Miss Universe. Her hobbies include dance, fitness, fashion, and reading.

Miss USA pageant photos

Competing in the Miss USA pageant is once-in-a-lifetime event few get to experience. Here are Candice’s official Miss USA photos.

State pageant photos

The on-stage moments, the tension of the final two and the glory of the crowning, here are Candice’s state pageant photos.

Professional photos

Lights, camera, action!  Professional photoshoots are one of the perks that comes from winning a title.

Candid & Appearance photos

From events straight after her crowning to her final appearances before she passed on her crown, here’s a look at all the appearances Candice made during her reign, as well as other candid photos during her year.

Previous pageant photos

There’s nothing better than watching a contestant progress from year to year! Here’s a look back at Candice’s previous pageant photos.

Farewell photos

All beautiful things must come to an end, no matter how bittersweet. See Candice’s farewell walk and other candids from the weekend she crowned her successor Maaliyah Papillion as Miss Louisiana USA 2016.

After the crown

Winning a state title is a sisterhood for life. Here are Candice’s “after the crown” photos.

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